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Observer
Name
Lisa B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was super bright and lasted about the time we said, what IS that?!? Omg it’s a fireball, I have to get my camera. Then tried to open my camera and the trail was all that was left.
Location
Address
Ellisville, MO
Latitude
38° 35' 37.5'' N (38.593751°)
Longitude
90° 36' 27.71'' W (-90.607698°)
Elevation
216.304m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-27 20:45 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-28 01:45 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
77°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280°
First azimuth
280°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
345°
Last elevation
26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Pink, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
20°
Remarks
A glowing train quickly turning to smoke
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
